Investigates

11 Investigates sports officials under attack

PITTSBURGH — Out of control parents, players and fans taking their rage out on the refs.

“I turned back around and he punched me,” one ref told Channel 11.

These problems appear to be getting worse, which could have widespread effects on local youth sports.

Channel 11 Chief Investigator Rick Earle asks why, and what Pennsylvania is doing about it.

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